318LPN95

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1. IV pumps

   318LPN95 replied to AUicuRN's topic in Infusion

   Does any one know how to operate the Horizon Nxt infusion pump?

2. Anyone wearing support hose?

   318LPN95 replied to jenrninmi's topic in New Nurse

   I wear the Hanes Alive Support panty hose.

3. What is your least favorite kind of med-surg patient?

   318LPN95 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Med-Surg

   My least favorite patient is the one who has a colostomy bag with a sling on his right arm and can not do anything for him/her self except want more food when they know that they are on a restricted diet. The more you eat the more will come out of t...

4. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

   318LPN95 replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am an LPN in North Louisiana and the rate of pay here for LPN's in LTC 15-16 dollars per hour. Agency LPN's in LTC make 20-21 M-F SAT and SUN 22/hr. Dr's OFFICE is 15-18. VA 20/hr. Agency School Nurse is 18/hr. Agency Jail Nurse is M-F 13.00/hr ...

5. do any of you work in anything other than ltc as an LPN?

   318LPN95 replied to Princess74's topic in LPN/LVN

   I work in a correctional facility (jail nurse),Occupational nursing, School Nurse, Acute Care Rehab., and Hospice, Med/Surg.

6. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   318LPN95 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   Hi, I am a 46 y/o (almost 47) mother of 2 girls ages 22 and 13. I have been and LPN for 10 years. My 22 year old is married. I have no grandchilden yet. :)

7. What would you do if diabetic pt. has 14 blood sugar.

   318LPN95 replied to Sue7573's topic in Geriatric

   For a blood sugar of 14 I would recheck again if not having any hypoglycemic reactions. It may be a false reading. If repeat blood sugar reading is 14 I would give and Injection of Glucagon. Then I would recheck in 15-20 minutes. This happened las...